National History Bowl 11 Round #3
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National History Bowl 11 Round 3 First Quarter 1. Woodrow Wilson was the first major scholar to endorse this essay's ideas. Its title object is described as "the meeting point of savagery and civilization," and its major argument is that "an area of free land, its continuous recession, and the advance of American settlement westward explain American development." For 10 points, name this 1893 essay proposing Frederick Jackson Turner's "frontier thesis." ANSWER: "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" 003-11-31-03101 2. Historical events depicted on this show include the destruction of old Penn Station, the crash of American Airlines Flight 1, and the self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc. Supporting characters on this program include Duck Phillips and the closeted Sal Romano. This show was created by a former Sopranos writer named Matthew Weiner. Prominent characters include Peggy Olson and Betty, played by January Jones. For 10 points, name this AMC show centering on Don Draper, an advertising executive in the 1960s. ANSWER: Mad Men 094-11-31-03102 3. This man’s Composition with Pouring II and Water Figure can be found in the Hirshorn Museum. His wife Lee Krasner was also an important artist. The truck driver Teri Horton bought a work he may have painted for five dollars at a thrift shop. His paintings include Full Fathom Five, Lavender Mist, and Blue Poles. For 10 points, name this Abstract Expressionist sometimes called “Jack the Dripper.” ANSWER: Jackson Pollock 015-11-31-03103 4. The founder of this empire was born to a hunchbacked woman and refused to walk for the first seven years of his life. That man established this empire after victory over Sumanguru Kante at the Battle of Kirina, and was named Sundiata Keita. The most famous leader of this empire devalued gold on his way to perform the Hajj. For 10 points, name this African empire led by Mansa Musa. ANSWER: Mali Empire 081-11-31-03104 5. One man implicated in this event was Caspar Weinberger. This event stemmed from an attempt to circumvent the Boland Amendment, and it was investigated by the Tower Commission, who implicated Oliver North as well as John Poindexter. For 10 points, name this Reagan-era political scandal that saw the sale of arms to a certain country in order to finance the namesake Nicaraguan rebel group. ANSWER: Iran-Contra affair 081-11-31-03105 6. Increased support to guerrillas in this nation was carried out under Operation Cyclone. Recently, doubt has been cast on operations in this nation such as the Nangar Khel after release of Wikileaks cables, which also contained reports of Pakistani complicity with insurgents seeking to destabilize the government of Hamid Karzai. For 10 points, name this nation which is partially controlled by the Taliban. ANSWER: Afghanistan 081-11-31-03106 7. One piece of legislation introduced by this figure is the Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act. The Obama administration refuted a claim by this lawmaker that a trip to India would cost taxpayers 200 million dollars per day. Her status as a favorite of the Tea Party could set her up for a showdown with Sarah Palin. For 10 points, name this conservative Republican representative from Minnesota. ANSWER: Michele Bachmann 081-11-31-03107 National History Bowl 11 Round 3 Page 1 of 10 © 2011 HSAPQ. Questions may be distributed to teams in attendance at this tournament only, in paper form only. 8. One of this country's most important political parties in recent years is PASOK. Its monarch was George I for the last half of the 19th century. From 1967 to 1974 it was ruled by the Colonels. Many members of the Papandreou family have had important role's in this country's government. For 10 points, name this nation that has often clashed with Turkey over the nearby island of Cyprus. ANSWER: Greece [or Ellinikí Dhimokratía; or Hellenic Republic; or Hellas; or Elláda] 001-11-31-03108 National History Bowl 11 Round 3 Page 2 of 10 © 2011 HSAPQ. Questions may be distributed to teams in attendance at this tournament only, in paper form only. National History Bowl 11 Round 3 Second Quarter 1. One act passed in support of this amendment was formulated by Wayne Wheeler, though that act was not named for Wheeler but instead for a congressman from Minnesota. That act in support of this law was itself made law after a Congressional override of President Wilson's veto. The main force of this law was put into effect a year after its passage, and it was supported by the Women's Christian (*) Temperance Union. Supported legislatively by the Volstead Act, for 10 points, was what Constitutional amendment that prohibited the sale of alcohol? ANSWER: Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution BONUS: Which 1929 act of violence in Chicago that saw six members of the North Side Gang killed, helped to turn the general public against the support of Prohibition? ANSWER: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 081-11-31-03101 2. This ruler’s advisor Antonio Perez murdered Juan de Escobedo, the secretary of this ruler’s half-brother. Maurice of Nassau began the Eighty Years War in the Netherlands as a revolt against this ruler. This ruler, who commissioned the construction of the Escorial, sent his half-brother John of Austria to support the Holy League at the Battle of (*) Lepanto. A group of ships sent by this ruler with the intention of transporting the army of the Duke of Parma was defeated by the fire ships of Francis Drake. For 10 points, name this Spanish ruler who deployed an armada that was defeated by the English in 1588. ANSWER: Philip II of Spain BONUS: The Escorial was laid out in the shape of a grill to commemorate the death of which Saint? ANSWER: Saint Lawrence [or Saint Lorenzo] 064-11-31-03102 3. This event was investigated by a committee led by Aaron F. Perry, and it was publicized thanks to letters leaked by Henry Simpson McComb. A company involved in this event was founded by George Francis Train and Thomas Durant. It occurred because Oakes Ames offered (*) shares in a certain construction company to other congressmen at discounted rates during the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad under the purview of Union Pacific. For 10 points, name this scandal which took place in 1872, during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. ANSWER: Crédit Mobilier of America scandal BONUS: Credit Mobilier damaged the political career of which man who served as Vice-President in Grant’s first term? ANSWER: Schuyler Colfax 024-11-31-03103 National History Bowl 11 Round 3 Page 3 of 10 © 2011 HSAPQ. Questions may be distributed to teams in attendance at this tournament only, in paper form only. 4. The main figure of this work recounts how he refused orders to retrieve Leon of Salamis because Leon was slated to be executed. This work begins with the assertion that Chaerephon went to the Oracle of Delphi to find out that none is wiser than the central figure. After cross-examining Meletus, the central figure argues that God would not let one man harm a better man, like a (*) gadfly stinging a horse. For 10 points, name this Platonic dialogue that recounts the real-life trial at which Socrates was found guilty of corrupting the Athenian youth and ordered to drink hemlock in 399 BCE. ANSWER: The Apology of Socrates [or Apologia] BONUS: Which French neoclassicist painted the work “The Death of Socrates?” ANSWER: Jacques-Louis David 079-11-31-03104 5. Because he was delayed in the Battle of Rosebud, George Crook could not participate in this battle. Frederick Benteen provided backup for Marcus Reno on what is now known as Reno Hill during this battle. One of the few survivors on the losing side of this battle was named Curly, and his report of this battle differs from that of Chief Gall. (*) Buffalo Calf Road Woman is credited with knocking the American commander off his horse. This 1876 battle of the Great Sioux War resulted in a decisive victory for the side led by Crazy Horse. For 10 points, name this battle nicknamed “Custer’s Last Stand.” ANSWER: Battle of Little Bighorn BONUS: The Battle of the Little Bighorn was fought in what state? ANSWER: Montana 024-11-31-03105 6. Stephen de Segrave and Peter de Rivaux both served in the court of this ruler. Aided by Gilbert de Clare, this ruler’s son crushed an insurrection at the Battle of Evesham. Prior to that battle, this ruler was captured at the Battle of Lewes. (*) Simon de Montfort led the Second Barons’ War against this ruler and called the Oxford Parliament to protest this ruler. The uprising of Montfort forced this man to sign the Provisions of Oxford strengthening the Magna Carta. For 10 points, name this English king who ruled between King John and Edward Longshanks. ANSWER: Henry III of England BONUS: What royal house did Henry III belong to? ANSWER: Plantagenet 064-11-31-03106 7. This man was Chief Justice during a decision which ruled that state legislature districts had to be approximately equal in population, Reynolds v. Sims, as well as one which ruled that federal courts could decide reapportionment cases, (*) Baker v. Carr. Other cases decided by his court included one dealing with the right to legal counsel of defendants who cannot afford attorneys, Gideon v. Wainwright. For 10 points, name this Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the Brown v. Board of Education decision.